Water heating controlled rates

Heat your water during off-peak times to save

By choosing to use a controlled water heating service, you're helping us keep energy prices as low as possible while also benefiting yourself! We offer two ways to save big on your water heating costs when you choose a Controlled Service Water Heating Rate:

1. Receive a monthly water heating credit.
2. Use a separately metered discounted rate.

How it works

During peak energy periods, we control energy to your water heater. Once a peak period has passed, it returns to normal operation.

Water heating credit

• Setup is simple! Your electrician connects your water heater to your regular (firm service) electric service panel and provides a wire for our radio receiver connection.
• We install a radio receiver at no extra cost.
• You receive a credit of $8 to $10 per full month. (Credit varies by state.)

Controlled Service Water Heater Rate

• Your electrician connects your water heater to a separately metered off-peak electric service panel and provides a wire for our radio receiver connection.
• We install a radio receiver at no extra cost.
• You take advantage of our lower rate, which is about 25% less than standard electric rates.

Those with qualified off-peak heating systems also have the option to add electric water heaters to their existing off-peak heating service panels to receive price discounts provided by our Deferred Load, Dual Fuel, or Residential Demand Control Rates.

Eligibility and details

We may control service for a maximum of 14 hours a day, though we do include recovery periods whenever possible during longer control events.

Rebates are available for installation of qualified electric water heaters.

Enroll in our Controlled Service Water Heater Rate

If you're ready to start saving on water heating costs, sign up for our Controlled Service Water Heater Rate or water heating credit. Contact our Customer Service Center or call 800-257-4044 during business hours to enroll!

Current rates in your state

View the full rate language for your state in our Pricing section.